Mirage

by D.L. Teamor

Laurel Dixon has it all. She is a Caucasian woman, living the American Dream…or so she thinks. She has a successful career in a world where women are expected to be home and stay silent. She is a proponent for equal rights, and has finally given birth to her first child after years of failed pregnancies. What will happen when Laurel discovers in the most unwelcome way that her entire life has been only a MIRAGE?

340 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 2013

About the author

Dr. D. L. Teamor is the pastor of Mt. Olive Multicutural Community Church and the founder and Executive Director of Calvary House, a 501c3 established to support US soldiers.

She has 15 published books and is currently working on her 16th title.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA, a Ph.D. in Business Marketing, and a second Doctorate in Systematic Theology.

She started her career at age 19 at International Business Machines (IBM) as a computer tech, and eventually became Midwest Region Operations Coordinator. Over the next fifteen years, she held positions in such organizations as the Detroit Public Schools, Achip Technologies and Honda International. Her experience crosses the educational, technological, automotive, real estate and mortgage industries.

She is a member of the National Writers Union, the NAACP, Amnesty International, MI Women Marketplace and the Military Officers Association of America. She serves on multiple boards including the National Board of Directors for Non-profit Spark Radio. Dr. Teamor was included in the 2nd Edition of Who’s Who in Black Detroit, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and is the recipient of multiple awards and recognitions. She also hosted TCN’s, “Public Report” and has been a regular guest on the Network’s, “Ask the Pastor”.

Dr. Teamor gives all thanks and praise to Jesus Christ, and knows that she has been tremendously blessed because of Him. She lives daily by her favorite Scripture, “Be careful for nothing, but in all things, through prayer and supplication and with thanksgiving, make your requests known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7.

Reviews

[Carole D Hutchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real eye opener

Inspiring story and something to ponder about. One never knows what mystery our life can hold. Great story and we'll written by author.

[D.L. Teamor · Rating 5 out of 5]

FROM RED CITY REVIEW:
4 Stars

Mirage by D. L. Teamor

D. L. Teamor’s novel Mirage spans an extraordinary number of years, traveling across barriers of time, race, and gender to paint a portrait of the “mirage” that is the difference between colors of skin. Mirage begins in the era of American slavery, planting its readers into the story of a woman afflicted by her status as a slave and the lecherously amorous affections of her white master. This is where the tale begins, and it spirals out through generations of couples resulting from that one initial beginning, making its way so far into the future that “Martin King” makes a brief appearance. Teamor takes on complex and sensitive topics of the stereotypes and injustices inflicted upon not only those of a darker skin but also those of the feminine gender. Mirage refuses to shy away from difficult subjects of racism and sexism throughout the decades and instead tackles them headlong through her powerful and single-minded female characters. The story evokes devastating scenes of violence, tearful scenes of romance, inspiring scenes of integrity, and haunting scenes of heartbreak to carry the readers along a heart-wrenching and ultimately optimistic and thought-provoking ride.

Teamor offers a look at race with her Mirage that muddies previously distinctly drawn lines, blurring boundaries that once could get a man or a woman killed for being on the wrong side. A powerful statement about the science behind race and the emotions behind racism, Mirage is a useful text in the study of modern work on the culture behind racism.

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[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great read, it gave me a roller coaster road through slavery, Jim Crow, to the civil rights movement. I was moved by feelings it brought forth in me. It awakened in me to a whole new part of my history. The challenges that those who were passing may have faced. Would definitely recommend it to everyone to help them get a glimpse into a part of all of our faces. In the end the reality of not accepting something inside of ourselves becomes apparent and a challenge that we all at sometime may have to face.